Get your facts right, Paul

When criticizing or praising a film, it is important that one’s opinions are based on the facts. Recently, a review was posted on the comment board that claims to find holes in the script.

Firstly, the reviewer claims that the black and white film that the lead character finds on the web was made in 1902. In fact, it’s quite clear in the story that it was made in 1906.

Secondly, the reviewer claims that the 1906 film has sync sound, and he proudly points out that he knows that The Jazz Singer (1927) was the first sync sound film. If the reviewer had paid attention, he would have realized that the 1906 film is NOT sync sound. It is a silent film. In fact, the lead character finds a wax cylinder in a secret room, and in 1906 it was common to record sound on wax cylinders. Later, the lead character transfers the sound on the wax cylinder to CD. Then another character crudely syncs the CD audio to the 1906 film on the web.

So, if you have problems with a film, fine. But make sure you have the facts straight.